With research suggesting possibility of animal-to-human infection, UAE doctors say precautions needed against ‘zombie deer virus’ as cases rise sharply in animals across US, Canada and northern Europe
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Nipah virus scare escalates in Kerala, 6th case reported
Meanwhile, Kerala Tourism Minister P A Mohammed Riyas reassured on Thursday that the state’s tourism sector remains unaffected by the Nipah virus concerns
New Covid variant breaks loose in UK
Titled Eris, the variant, which is also called EG. 5.1, has been found in a number of cases in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Abu Dhabi pharmacies allowed to administer seasonal influenza vaccine
The move by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi is part of its efforts to increase the accessibility to preventive healthcare services to all residents
WHO renames monkeypox to ‘mpox’
A number of individuals and countries raised concerns asking the World Health Organisation to change the name
Novavax’ Covid booster dose shows significant benefit against Omicron variants
Data from two studies – Phase 3 PREVENT-19 trial and Study 307 (Lot Consistency) – show NVX-CoV2373 has consistent immunogenicity and safety profile
Saudi Arabia reports first case of Monkeypox
The Saudi ministry of health said it identified persons those who have been in contact with the infected person, yet none of them showed symptoms
Four new cases of monkeypox detected in the UAE as health authorities urge caution
Monkeypox is mostly transmitted to humans through close contact with an infected person or animal, including bodily fluids, and respiratory droplets, or with material contaminated with the virus
UAE announces three new cases of monkeypox, health authorities ‘taking all necessary measures’
The country’s health ministry also noted that the virus is less likely to spread compared to Covid-19
UAE detects first case of monkeypox as proactive measures keep it contained
Health authorities will take all necessary measures, including investigation, examination of the contact, monitoring health, and preventing the spread of the disease
Video: What is monkeypox and how is the UAE proactively preparing for it?
The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) is closely monitoring the spread of monkeypox worldwide and is working with health entities to detect possible cases and prevent the local spread of the virus
Video: Coronavirus tests are key to stop the pandemic – how do they work? and how can you get one?
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Video: Why India is struggling to cope with coronavirus
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Video: UAE’s latest updates on Covid-19 for June 2020
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In pictures: Saudi Arabia reopens mosques for prayers
Complying with stringent social distancing rules, worshippers kept a minimum of two metres apart as many voiced elation over the government decision to allow more than 90,000 mosques across the kingdom to re-open.
In pictures: Mohamed bin Zayed visits Covid-19 field hospital in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan inspected the Covid-19 field hospital in Mohamed bin Zayed City, which has a capacity for 1,200 beds and is being run by 46 doctors and medics in addition to 155 nurses.
Video: How coronavirus antibody, genetic and antigen tests work
There are three types of Covid-19 tests: genetic, antibody and antigen.